At NACIS, Andy Woodruff (@awoodruff) argues that instead of “form over function” we’re seeing more and more “code over content”, with web maps that seem more interested in showing off flashy code examples rather than communicating meaningful content. (Link to session: In Defense of Bad Maps)

Either way, examples of web maps that successfully communicate meaningful content while also excelling technically and aesthetically are few and far between. In this #geowebchat, we will ask: what makes a successful web map? How can web cartographers balance style and content? Do we need new ways to judge geoweb cartography, or do the old rules of traditional cartography still apply?

As always, the chat takes place at 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 8pm BST, on Tuesday October 15. You can join or follow the discussion by logging in to twitter and following the #geowebchat hashtag.

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